I read somewhere or another (can't remember where) that the SEC schools generally have the best tailgating and best travelling fans, followed closely by the southernmost Big 12 schools and southernmost ACC schools. They rated schools in New England and California at about the bottom of the pile, and Miami (FL) as the very bottom.

That said, I know some Cheese Heads who can out tailgate anybody. They're fun to hang out with. And who knows how scientific the "study" was; it very well could have been pulled out of the author's tuchus. So take my "king of tailgating" comment above with a rather large portion of "tongue in cheek".

Aw, we're just trash talkin ya a little bit!

This weekend went nicely. Made White Bean Chicken Chili ahead of time and just reheated on the grill.

There are a few strips of green grass along the sides of the parking lot where we set up the table and grill (Don't have a shelter, but rely on the grace of God to give us good weather, which has has provided thus far.)

My plan for next game might be bacon wrapped shrimp skewers. The best thing about these (besides eating them, obviously) is that they create a generous portion of aromatic smoke, that will probably drive all the other tailgaters crazy.

This week our neighbors made THICK juicy burgers and reheated what looked like pork tenderloins with some drizzle from their marinade.

Oh, and I'm planning on bringing a small football to throw with the kid. She spent the whole time reading some book called "Maximum Ride" (I think). I think she would enjoy some NERF time.

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Haha I couldn't resist pointing that out. Seems like its all region preference. The south is known for BBQ and love of football but not to say anyone can't get the job done. For me its about who I am there with.

I've done everything from sausages, ABT's, chili/soup (crock pots can usually run overnight and then be brought part and parcel to the tailgate and stay plenty-hot), pulled pork, brisket, salmon, to quesadilla bars and we have done breakfasts with egg mcmuffin style sammiches, pancakes, eggs and bacon. Forgetting a lot of trial and error menu items, I am sure.

Whatever you decide to bring, my tips are:

1) It is all prepped and ready to go, you don't have to do anything day-of but cook and/or set the goodies out and be done.
2) Know your audience and the weather and prepare accordingly... some foods will work better in colder weather than warm or a windy day will make your life hell (chili/soup vs something lighter when it is hot)
3) If you want to converse and enjoy yourself more, don't do something that requires you to cook continuously with a lot of your attention focused on it. Items that might burn easily if you turn away and get caught up in conversation for an extra minute or 2 are not recommended.
4) Easy cleanup and loading back in the car.

It's pretty hard to feck up a tailgate, IMO.

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